Culture of New Jersey - Economy

Economy

See also: New Jersey locations by per capita income

The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that New Jersey's gross state product in 2010 was $487 billion. As of January 2012, the state's unemployment rate is 9%. New Jersey's estimated taxpayer burden in 2011 was $37,000 per taxpayer, 49th in the nation.

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Famous quotes containing the word economy:

    “Everyone is always in favour of general economy and particular expenditure.”
    —Anthony, Sir Eden (1897–1977)

    “The basis of political economy is non-interference. The only safe rule is found in the self-adjusting meter of demand and supply. Do not legislate. Meddle, and you snap the sinews with your sumptuary laws.”
    —Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)